Corex theft in Anuradhapura

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Bottles of Corex syrup have been stolen from a pharmacy in Anuradhapura last night. The sale of Corex syrup was banned due to the excessive consumption of the drug by some, allegedly with the intent of getting a “kick”.

Police suspect the theft to have been committed by certain parties addicted to the drug. Anuradhapura police are conducting investigations to arrest the suspects. (Athula Bandara)

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Comments - 9

kumara Thursday, 11 October 2012 11:43 AM

may be the thief is having an eternal cough !!

Sumithi Thursday, 11 October 2012 11:48 AM

Arrest the suspects? so they know the Drug addicts (Kuddo)!!

justin Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:04 PM

Can I have two bottles? I 'm prepared to pay even double the normal price.

Brian Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:00 AM

people who never knew b4 now know they can get a kick from it thanks to the news item. via DM Android App

Big Ears Thursday, 11 October 2012 03:24 PM

Come on, we have our great Arak.

Buddhi Kasun Thursday, 11 October 2012 11:11 PM

It's banned from selling.. What would you expect!

Cobra Friday, 12 October 2012 03:01 AM

The announcement of the ban did it- either the drugies stole them or the pharmacies sold them to the drugies, take your pick!

Cobra Friday, 12 October 2012 03:13 AM

Come back after dark and you can have a carton at ten times the cost!!!

Ashvin lager Friday, 12 October 2012 08:42 AM

Mr Wimal Weerawansa we need u here to find the culprit !!!!!

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